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Nicely done...but judging solely by the fact that he crossed your stern and went upwind (30 degrees or more course change); I don't think he was racing...just being polite and not forcing you up or making you pass below. Just sayin...30 secs ain't enough. But, still, happy you posted since it is always fun watching boats pass.

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All I hear is that the "new" technology is so superior. Really, when a $200 basket case 1983 Nacra 5.0 running the original tattered sails can outrun a $30,000 + VPLP "new" technology trimaran I don't find superior in the conversation.

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Dude its a completely different boat with different use case. My M&M 2012 F18 will run circles around your circa 1983 Nacra 5.0, tired rags on both boats, and that's more an apples to apples comparison. Lets not even bring the latest technology beachcat tech into the conversation as you'd be blown backwards off your 5.0 by the wake left behind a foiling A-Cat.

What a retarded and childish post is this. Get a life and enjoy sailing not drag racing.

Well, mebe so; but being childlike keeps you young feeling. I admit I choose to sail tris because it is fun for me to pass 40 and 50 foot monohulls costing 5 times what I paid for my tri. Especially in races when they are all hanging on the rail with their matching smocks and I'm sailing single handed. Even more fun when I see them stuck in port because it takes a crew of 5 to sail while I can go alone. The OP is only congratulating himself on his choice of boat(s) compared to the VPLP designed expensive alternative when compared to his choice--but lets face it, both owners have what they wanted (just like me and those lead draggers). Different strokes for different folks.